The National Research Council has constructed a set of National Science Content Standards:
  • Unifying concepts and processes in science
  • Science as inquiry
  • Life science.
    • the cell
    • molecular basis of heredity
    • biological evolution
    • interdependance of organisms
    • matter, energy, and organization in living systems
    • behavior of organisms
  • Science and technology
  • Science in personal and social perspectives
  • History and nature of science

In order for students to successfully grasp and apply these scientific goals in the 21st century, technology is essential. iPads to use in the classroom would fulfill this need. In the table below are just a few iPad applications and how they can be used in the Biology classroom.

Application
Use
Periodic Table of Elements
To study the components of compounds essential to life
OnScreen DNA Model
View structure and composition of DNA
3D Cell
View cell structures and learn about their functions, includes video clips
GeneIndexHD
Look up genes, links gene information on websites
iLab:timer
easy to use timers, students can keep lab notes
Science Glossary
reference for science terms
BugSim
Simulates Darwin's theory of Natural Selection
Animation HD
Create animations
GoDocs
view google docs
Doodle Buddy
create drawings/pictures
BlogPress
create blogs
Rat Dissection
virtutal lab
DataAnalysis
plotting and analyzing different types of data
Graph
makes 2D and 3D types of graphs
iCutDNA
search restriction enzyme database
PCalc
scientific calculator